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It is now imperative that businesses be prudent. With rising volumes of data, traditional analytical techniques may not be able to discover valuable data. Consequently, data mining technology becomes important. Here is a framework to help understand the data mining process.

forecasting accuracy assessment data. For instance, by forecasting the demand for its products in the future, a retailer can plan production. Why Not OLAP or Statistics? Data mining includes advanced techniques for understanding data that far exceed the capabilities of online analytical processing (OLAP). OLAP tools provide the means to perform multidimensional analysis by using powerful algorithms for aggregating data. While OLAP can help look at the sales of a certain product within a specific region and time period, data mining can d
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Companies need to implement serious yardstick work when seeking to evaluate CRM-software investments. This involves creating a cost-benefit analysis, determining the tangible and intangible benefits, and the risks involved with CRM implementation.

Supply chain planning tools deliver potentially tremendous savings when well implemented, and wreak havoc when they fail. A company considering an outsourcing strategy for their supply chain planning processes should first address some key aspects of these tools.

forecasting accuracy assessment have become strategically important. Forecasting, scheduling, and planning tools linked to transactional data in enterprise requirements planning (ERP) systems can have dramatic impacts on customer service levels, inventory costs, production costs, throughput, and administrative costs. When the solution is well designed and well implemented, the impossible becomes possible. Finished goods inventory turns can rise while service levels improve, throughput can increase while work in process falls, and output
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An unsettled economy needs a different approach to managing revenues. Companies must identify their most profitable customers and the most effective marketing and sales vehicle for reaching them—with a shrinking budget. And shifts in customer spending demand a fresh look at the value proposition of your current products and services. Find out how you can stay close to your customers as their needs change.

forecasting accuracy assessment these inefficiencies through better forecasting, leading to a seven-digit annual savings for the unit. Today Colgate managers in Mexico have complete visibility into the life cycle of each promotion, allowing them to plan with more accuracy the next time and achieve greater ROI. BUILD A STRONGER FUTURE THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY Particularly now, it is imperative that companies rethink the way they segment and support their best customers '' and then adjust their operations accordingly. Moreover, these difficu
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To improve supply chain operations with a fresh look and new ideas, Harris Tea worked with a consulting firm, Supply Chain Consultants. The objective was to optimize the entire supply chain, not just the pieces.

forecasting accuracy assessment the supply chain, from forecasting through distribution planning. Many of the improvements for both types of teas dealt with improved procedures for procurement and inventory of specialized packaging materials (which would ensure that production was never limited by lack of packaging materials) while minimizing working capital in those materials. Although both Harris Teas and SCC were cautious about discussing specific benefits, Harpal Singh, SCC''s founder and chief executive officer (CEO), pointed to typ
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Enterprise software selection is a risky undertaking. Even after you’ve determined your requirements, the crucial software assessment and negotiation phases are potential minefields. Find out how you can reduce the risk involved in choosing a solution that meets your needs.

forecasting accuracy assessment Guide to Enterprise Software Selection: Part Two In part one of this series, we covered the first phase of a best-practice software selection project, including the four steps involved in the definition of business and technical requirements. We''ll turn now to the all-important final phases of the enterprise software selection process. Phase 2: How to Assess and Evaluate Software The output from Phase 1 is a detailed list of functional requirements. Phase 2 covers the assessment and evaluation of all
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This white paper describes how workgroups and midsize companies can transform their spreadsheet-only processes to create flexible and timely plans, budgets, and forecasts. It outlines recommendations for implementing a complete performance management system, using an integrated reporting, analysis, and planning solution purpose-built for workgroups and midsize companies.

forecasting accuracy assessment Spreadsheets: Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting for Midsize Companies This white paper describes how workgroups and midsize companies can transform their spreadsheet-only processes to create flexible and timely plans, budgets, and forecasts. It outlines recommendations for implementing a complete performance management system, using an integrated reporting, analysis, and planning solution purpose-built for workgroups and midsize companies.
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Over the past few years, vulnerabilities have exploded across all types of platforms—leaving IT security and operations teams scratching their heads. Today, many companies use the scan-and-patch method for managing vulnerabilities—a reactive security process that should be avoided. By combining assessment and remediation, companies create a vulnerability management program that can rapidly respond to emerging threats.

Information technology project risk often comes from non-technical aspects of the initiative. Assessing the impact of technology on people, management systems and other initiatives is essential to assure project success.

Why aren’t most companies able to achieve exceptional performance given that they have standard budgeting, analysis, and forecasting processes in place? It is because they don’t have a unified, integrated financial management process. Discover the beneﬁts of a uniﬁed approach and the technologies that enable companies to adopt business performance management (BPM) best practices in just days or weeks, at an aﬀordable price.

forecasting accuracy assessment Budgeting, Reporting, Analysis, and Forecasting Why aren’t most companies able to achieve exceptional performance given that they have standard budgeting, analysis, and forecasting processes in place? It is because they don’t have a unified, integrated financial management process. Discover the beneﬁts of a uniﬁed approach and the technologies that enable companies to adopt business performance management (BPM) best practices in just days or weeks, at an aﬀordable price.
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Enterprise planning—budgeting, forecasting, and reporting—is a crucial component of financial management that contributes to companies’ success. However, planning is often seen as a time-consuming burden. Find out how an enterprise planning system can help you deliver more timely and reliable plans and enhance strategic decision making, to more quickly identify, analyze, and forecast the impact of changes as they occur.

forecasting accuracy assessment Budgeting, and Forecasting Software Evaluation and Selection Guide Enterprise planning—budgeting, forecasting, and reporting—is a crucial component of financial management that contributes to companies’ success. However, planning is often seen as a time-consuming burden. Find out how an enterprise planning system can help you deliver more timely and reliable plans and enhance strategic decision making, to more quickly identify, analyze, and forecast the impact of changes as they occur.
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TEC outlines the reasons for having a Security Vulnerability Assessment done, how a security vulnerability assessment is performed, what can be gained by enlisting the Security Vulnerability Assessment process, and what you should expect to see in a Security Vulnerability Assessment report. After all, the most important reason for having a Security Vulnerability Assessment performed is to enable corrective action. How can you know what to secure if you don't know what is insecure?

Software implementation can be complex. Even when it seems all your business processes and systems are “go” after the implementation of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, there might still be room for improvement. Find out how a post-implementation system assessment of technical and functional systems can improve data capture accuracy, increase user buy-in, and boost your return on investment (ROI).

The MMOG was a self-assessment process developed by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) to provide consistent methodology for evaluating supplier performance, identifying weaknesses, and focusing improvement efforts. The Global MMOG/LE incorporates the Odette Logistics Evaluation (OLE), developed by AIAG’s European counterpart, to provide a single global standard for self-assessment. The MMOG is a proven tool for supplier development and provides a recognized industry standard for suppliers who have been asked by customers to complete a self-assessment. Although it was developed by the automotive industry, QAD believes it can be a helpful benchmark tool for customers across many verticals.

Line managers and finance staff are frustrated by the inability of spreadsheet-based planning systems to deliver useful budgets and rolling forecasts. A major problem is the disconnect between the operational elements of business and financial plans. What's missing is driver-based planning, a best-practice methodology where financial plans incorporate assumptions about business activities modeled to drive financial data.

forecasting accuracy assessment based Budgets and Forecasting Line managers and finance staff are frustrated by the inability of spreadsheet-based planning systems to deliver useful budgets and rolling forecasts. A major problem is the disconnect between the operational elements of business and financial plans. What''s missing is driver-based planning, a best-practice methodology where financial plans incorporate assumptions about business activities modeled to drive financial data.
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